Atlas of Battles

war, 3 engagements

Battles of the Arab Cold War

The atlas places 3 engagements of the Arab Cold War (1952 to 1970): 3 battles, all in present-day Jordan.

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Battle of AmmanSyrian invasion of JordanAjlun offensiveBattle of AmmanSyrian invasion of JordanAjlun offensiveTel AvivDamascusJerusalemGaza CityHaifaNablusEl ArishNazarethAl KarakAs Suwayda200 km32.132N, 35.839E
3 placed engagements, coloured by era. Present-day coastlines; ringed marks are the most widely documented.

The war in time order

Battle of Amman, 1970Syrian invasion of Jordan, 1970Ajlun offensive, 197119701971
One tick per dated engagement; taller ticks are more widely documented. Each tick is a link.

Commanders 1 with pages

Engagements by date

DateEngagementPlaceResult
1970Battle of AmmanAmman, JordanCeasefire brokered by Arab governments; Signing of a 14-point...
1970Syrian invasion of JordanNorthern Jordan, JordanJordanian victory; Syrian invasion repelled
1971Ajlun offensiveAjloun, JordanJordanian victory

Engagements are the Wikidata records placed within the Arab Cold War (or a campaign of it) that carry coordinates; actions without coordinates are not shown.